Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 20:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 20:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 20:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God listens to you when you're in trouble and keeps you safe, like being in a high, safe place. He wants you to know that God protects you just as He protected people in the past.

Psalms 20:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; [defend...: Heb. set thee on an high place]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Proverbs 28:9 suggests that the prayers of a person who turns away from hearing the law are an abomination, which contrasts with the positive assurance of answered prayer in Psalms 20:1.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with James 4:3

James 4:3 states that prayers can go unanswered if they are asked with the wrong motives, contrasting Psalms 20:1's assurance of the Lord hearing in times of trouble.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

Isaiah 1:15 explains that God may not listen to prayers when hands are full of blood, contradicting the assurance in Psalms 20:1 that God will hear in times of trouble.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Job 35:13

Job 35:13 mentions that God does not hear vanity, contrasting with Psalms 20:1's affirmation of God answering calls for help.

Job 35:13: Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
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